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.Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education and Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Health are travelling to Middletown, County Armagh, tomorrow to discuss issues around special educational needs, autism and mental health. Here, both committee chairs discuss why the visit is important.

No child should be priced out of attending any school or participating in school sports. As it stands, the Education Minister's School Uniforms Bill does not have the teeth to fully deliver on making school uniform costs affordable for our families. Nick Mathison

The only conversation to be had with paramilitaries is to tell them they need to exit the stage. The governments' willingness to engage with them only amplifies the coercive control they exert over their communities 👇 Naomi Long MLA.

Great Integrated Education Fund Fringe Event on 3 years of the Integrated Education Act Kellie Armstrong Jill Caskey Nick Mathison Matthew G. O’Neill Matthew Milliken Integrated AlumNI Jessica Blomkvist Alliance Party Peter Osborne Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts by IHG Mid Down Integrated College Steering Group

Fab day at #APNI25 with my Integrated AlumNI colleagues and Integrated Education Fund team - highlight was certainly the fringe event with rich discussions very much reflecting on the past, looking at the present and touching on the future direction.

We are grateful to Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education & Nick Mathison for hosting @nic_ictu Ed Unions & Belfast City of Sanctuary We discussed our ongoing work with Education Authority & others to make schools safe sanctuaries from racism& we'll report later this spring Jacquie, Kevin/Israel/Helena/Maxine all spoke

🚸 Ballynahinch PS to get Crossing Amongst all the positive news regarding the Ballynahinch Bypass. We can't forget the amazing news that there will be a crossing established outside Ballynahinch Primary School, that the now P7 have petitioned hard on with Mrs Kirkland's 1/3

Great to engage with Secondary Students’ Union NI yesterday evening at Belfast City Hall along with Michelle Guy and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Micky Murray and hear about their 'wishlist' for education in NI. Vital we listen seriously to what the young people in the system tell us about what they need in schools in NI

Great to catch up with StrokeAssociation NI yesterday. Lots to follow up to ensure services in Strangford deliver for stroke patients

Hugely concerning news for everyone associated with these schools. Trust all relevant authorities providing the necessary support but will be seeking updates today bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Highlighting Facial Palsy and the need for specialist services for Northern Ireland with my SET Plastic Surgery colleagues and a fantastic group of service users and HCP colleagues from other NI Trusts Nick Mathison South Eastern Trust DCPNI Nichola Rooney Nicola Doherty

Hugely disappointing response from Education Minister. Request was just to meet Gael Linn to hear how Scoil Spreagtha can help all school types deliver Irish teaching. Learning another language has clear benefits for children but Minister seems entirely disinterested

6️⃣27/3 - “To date, my Department has not been involved in the Scoil Spreagtha project nor has it provided any funding. As a result, I have no plans presently to meet Gael Linn to discuss this scheme.” - 📧➡️ Nick Mathison

📢Taighde ar luach agus éifeacht 'Scoil Spreagtha foilsithe - research on the value and effectiveness of Scoil Spreagtha scheme published 📢 Ar fáil anseo / Available here ➡️➡️bit.ly/TobarTaighdeSS ✅Two-year Pilot ✅Research on its effectiveness ❌June 2025 - Scheme to End

Does studying LLW prepare you for the future? The Youth Assembly’s Education Committee would like to learn more about young people’s experiences of Learning for Life and Work in school. This survey is open to everyone aged 11-21. Click here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/youth-assembly…

Thanks Michelle Guy for the update. Obviously concerning for any parents impacted- please reach out if you have any concerns

Concerning to learn the service to support young people with SEN moving on from school has 10 staff manging caseloads of 900. No statutory agency has responsibility for delivering these plans after they leave school - legislation urgently required CalebsCauseNI (Alma White)

Welcome news 5.5% paydeal secured for teachers. Absolutely clear teachers now need action to address workload. I will along with Alliance Party colleague Michelle Guy hold Minister to account on delivery on commitments made. Tangible progress must be felt by teachers and soon

Teacher pay deal welcome but work starts now on meaningful delivery from minister on workload, says Nick Mathison. Read more: allianceparty.org/teacher_pay_de…

The Department of Education has issued a survey to parents to help assess demand for integrated education. If you are a parent who has recently made a school admission choice, please make sure you complete this survey. consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/department-…